• I upgraded to 3.2 across three websites, and while one of them upgraded fine, I have had an issue with two of them.

    When I attempt to edit a post, the post text does not load completely in the editor. When I attempt to create a new post, I cannot see the text I type in. I can highlight and see the unformatted text in past posts, but I cannot edit it. I cannot switch to the edit HTML tab or access any of the tools, although their buttons are visible.

    I have also noticed that I when I attempt to add an image from the edit post page, instead of a nested window, it opens up the upload image page in the same window as if it were a new page by itself. Uploading images works find, but it will not insert that image into the post. I have to hit back to get back to my post.

    Uploading images to the media library works as normal.

    I ran a search and found some posts over a year old with a similar issue. Their recommendations were to deactivate plugins or reinstall WordPress.

    So, to attempt to fix this:

    I deactivated all plugins.
    I deleted all plugins from the server.
    I ran Health Check to make sure that my host supported the new version. It does.
    I backed up my databases and attempted to reinstall 3.2 from the dashboard and saw this error: “Download failed.: Destination directory for file streaming does not exist or is not writable.”
    I manually reinstalled 3.2.

    After each of these attempts, I returned to my dashboard to see if the issue was fixed. It was not.

    I am not sure what other steps I can take.

    Linked below is a screenshot of an edit post page. I highlighted the first half of the text so you could see it. There is more unhighlighted, unformated text.

    http://www.empowermemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/screenshot_issue1.jpg

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  • I’m having the same issue as far as the uploading images go. When I go to upload a photo it usually says “Inset Into Post” but now it just says “Save all changes”. When I go to click the “X” to get back to my post it doesn’t respond.

    Is this a glitch in WordPress 3.2, as I recently upgraded to it. If so, is there a way I can go back to my older version of WP that work just fine. At least until they work all the kinks out of their latest version?

    cstephen
    Please start your own thread. You do not have the same problem.
    http://codex.wordpress.org/Forum_Welcome

    HollyDG Are you using FF? You can run firebug while you are working on the backside of wp and look for javascript errors or conflicts. That is most likely what is going on.

    Thread Starter HollyDG

    (@hollydg)

    @kmessinger: Yes, I use FF.

    (I also tested the dashboard in IE and experienced the same issue).

    I think Firebug might be a little too advanced for me. I installed it, and there doesn’t appear to be any conflicts, but I am not sure what I am looking for.

    Would downgrading to the last stable release be an option? I know WP.org warns that there is not support, but at the same time, the code worked.

    UPDATE: I spoke too soon: I did some more clicking around, and Firebug unearthed this error:

    switchEditors is not defined
    [Break On This Error] switchEditors.go(“content”, “html”);

    In the things you tried, I did not see switched to twenty eleven theme to rule out theme problems. Can you try this?

    The error above shows a problem with a javascript. FireBug more than likely names it in the script window.

    Thread Starter HollyDG

    (@hollydg)

    I tested twenty eleven and the issue remained.

    Shouldn’t any script errors have been resolved by installing a clean copy of WordPress?

    If it’s relevant, I have not touched the code on any of the files for this particular site. I have only transferred and deleted files and folders.

    Most likely there is some script that was corrupted. You have the same scripts as the rest of us and for most of us all is well.

    You might check this over just in case, http://wordpress.org/support/topic/troubleshooting-wordpress-32-master-list?replies=7

    Upload a fresh copy of the directory wp-includes/js using ftp. I know you have manually installed, etc. but weird as it is, I have seen people do this several times before success.

    Are you using FireFTP? Make sure you are in the passive mode, transferring files should be in automatic or ascii mode not binary.

    This link’s solution fixed this problem for me.

    http://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-post-page-broken-linksmenu-expansion-in-32?replies=27

    The post by MikeAmelung towards the bottom of the page has the solution that put me to rights.

    -Simon
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    Thread Starter HollyDG

    (@hollydg)

    @kmessinger: Thank you. I uploaded a clean copy of the files in js, but the issue persisted. I also checked to make sure that I was in passive mode with FileZilla, which I was.

    @simonssay: Okay, that’s interesting. Unfortunately, I am on a shared server, so I will send an email out to the host. Hopefully, this will resolve it. Thank you.

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